Many hands make light work
KUCHING: All organisations, including non-governmental organisations, (NGOs) in the Kampung Haji Baki area have been urged to continue cooperating with each other well regardless of political and social beliefs. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said this is important because they are also the entities responsible for village development. He said they also play an […]
Padawan Raft Safari to go international
PADAWAN: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said with the success of the Padawan Raft Safari in June, the area has demonstrated its potential to host extreme sports events. Plans are already underway to make the Padawan Raft Safari an international event next year, he revealed. “It is a challenge for the council […]
Jetty area to get tourist destination makeover
KUCHING: The Lubok Buaya inland fishermen’s jetty area at Kampung Paya Mebi will be developed into a new tourist destination here. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said the project had been approved by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg with an allocation of RM 7 million to implement it. “The Premier […]
Council chief seeks funds to improve facilities
PADAWAN: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Chairman Lo Khere Chiang said facilities in tourist areas here should be improved to provide more comfortable access to visitors. “Coming into the Kampung Git area, the road is very narrow,” he said, adding, “I hope that the access to Kampung Annah Rais, Temurang, Danu and other villages could be […]
Total ban on plastic straws: Is it feasible?
KUCHING: Local authorities here appear to have different views on the decision to fully enforce the ban on the use of plastic straws and polystyrene at markets and hawker centres effective July 1. The Kuching Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has warned that hawker centres under its jurisdiction still found serving drinks using plastic straws […]
Council steps up efforts on recycling
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is committed to inculcating the culture of recycling among food premise owners and the public. In a statement today, MPP said their “Leaflets Distribution Programme of Environmental Awareness at MPP Food Premises 2022” is to raise awareness on saying no to styrofoam containers, to recycle used cooking oil and […]
Call to use bins facility for waste disposal
KUCHING: Desa Wira residents are encouraged to take advantage of the Roll-On Roll-Off (RORO) bins facility to dispose of their unwanted bulky items or waste safely and properly at the location provided this today (June 11). Trienekens Sarawak Sdn Bhd in a Facebook post announced that the RORO bins will be located at the compound […]
RM7 mln mitigation project will improve drainage in Stakan
KUCHING: The Stakan River Flood Mitigation Plan, valued at RM7,460,304, will expand the drainage area from three metres to 12 metres at a depth of 36 feet. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the project was the first effort to enlarge the drainage system involving the Stakan river to prevent floods. According […]
Parking woes resolved
KUCHING: Late last month, members of the public complained that they were issued summons for parking their vehicles along Lorong Liu Shan Bang 4B here despite the absence of any ‘yellow line’ and/or ‘no parking’ signs. “This area had been a parking bay for the people here for many years. The council had re-tarred the […]
Monthly programmes to prevent rabies
KUCHING: Mass Vaccination, Dog Licensing and Microchipping programmes will be held monthly in six areas to reduce the spread of rabies. The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) and the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS) will conduct the programmes to provide the public with easy access to vaccinate and license their pet dogs. “In order to control and […]
